Alternatives to NextSTART

Customizable desktop launcher replacing traditional menus and taskbar with flexible hotspots and advanced organization tools

Decor8

Program license: Trial version

Transform your Windows 8 start screen with personalized backgrounds and enhanced visual effects

Free Photo Frame

Program license: Free

Add a frame to any photo that you take or that is found online

WX Smart Desktop

Program license: Free to try

Revolutionary desktop enhancement with more than 200 productivity tools

UltraUXThemePatcher

Program license: Free

Customize, create and update your desktop easily with this app

Chrome XP

Program license: Free

Popular and full-featured browser made by Google

EA Sports World Cup

Program license: Free

Play at the top international level in this soccer video game

GTA: San Andreas Homeboys

Program license: Free

Windows screensaver is a steal for you and your homies

DFX Audio Enhancer

Program license: Free

Update any computer's audio quality and the quality of uploads and downloads

Windows Movie Maker

Program license: Free

A free tool used to create photo presentations

FXSound

Program license: Trial version

Enhance all your computer audio with powerful presets, manual controls, and distortion-free, boosted sound

Rainbow Folders

Program license: Free

Change the color of any folder in Windows

Bitmoji for Chrome

Program license: Free

This download allows users to create unique and personalized emoji icons

ObjectDock

Program license: Free

Dock app for turning Microsoft Windows into Mac OS X

Desktop Live Wallpapers

Program license: Free

Enjoy stunning animated backgrounds with seamless multi-monitor support and custom video options for ultimate personalization

Samsung Smart Switch

Program license: Free

User-friendly tool for wireless transfers, comprehensive backups, app management, and secure firmware updates between devices

TranslucentTB

Program license: Free

Lightweight tool to customize taskbar transparency, colors, and behavior for a sleeker desktop

Glass2k

Program license: Free

Chime's desktop enhancement software that enables instantaneous transparency for display windows on XP or higher

Taskbar Transizer

Program license: Free

Adds customizable transparency and fading effects to your desktop taskbar and Start menu

Taskbar Texturizer

Program license: Free

Personalize your taskbar with unique textures for a visually appealing desktop experience

Nexus

Program license: Free

A full-featured desktop customization suite for Windows

Elite Desktop

Program license: Free

Transform your desktop aesthetic with a captivating collection of customizable icons

Longhorn Visual Styles Pack

Program license: Free

Revitalize your desktop with a rich collection of modern visual themes, icons, and effects

Vista OS X

Program license: Free

Allows you to re-skin your Windows platform to look more like the Mac interface

T3Desk

Program license: Free

Transform your desktop into a 3D workspace for easier window organization and navigation

Icon to Any

Program license: Trial version

Easily extract and convert icons to various image formats with precision and speed

Cameo

Program license: Free

Transforms your desktop with a portable Linux-inspired environment and bundled everyday productivity tools

DesktopPlant

Program license: Trial version

Create a vibrant digital space with a customizable virtual plant

Emerge Desktop

Program license: Free

Enhance your Windows interface with a customizable, modular shell replacement

IconMania

Program license: Free

Extensive collection of professionally designed icons for enhancing applications, websites, and user interfaces

VirtuaWin Portable

Program license: Free

Enhance productivity with up to 20 customizable virtual desktops that can be accessed portably

Winstep Xtreme

Program license: Trial version

Revamp your desktop experience with stunning visual effects and enhanced functionality

ZBar

Program license: Free

Extend your taskbar and wallpapers seamlessly across multiple monitors with lightweight customization options

FindeXer

Program license: Free

Enhances File Explorer with a customizable favorites sidebar and easy drag-and-drop folder shortcuts

IconX

Program license: Trial version

Transform your desktop experience by customizing icons with stunning effects and enhancements

WinCustomize Browser

Program license: Trial version

Browse, download, and manage desktop themes and skins from an extensive online customization library

Windows 7 PDC

Program license: Free

Brings a modern icon pack to refresh and unify your desktop visual experience

Windows 7 Winter Background

Program license: Free

Transform your desktop into a wintry escape with this seasonal background